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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was brought out within a month of the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the F70EXR grades against the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung SL720

 F70EXR SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SL720 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung SL720

 F70EXR SL720 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR compared to the SL720.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and SL720.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SL720 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (168g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (168 grams)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung SL720
Other name FinePix F75EXR PL70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $119